Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose

There’s no such thing as a ‘chemical-free’ life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.

By: Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 1,278

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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By Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University

Imagine an ordinary Tuesday. You wash your hair, put on deodorant, drink coffee, pack lunch in a plastic container and commute through traffic to get to work. At work, the custodial staff wipes down a shared table with disinfectant. At home, you cook dinner, clean the kitchen and run the dishwasher.

Each of these ordinary moments can involve exposure to chemicals. By itself, that is not a reason for concern. …

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